By Your Side (Boyf Friends soulmate Au)

The Sleepover (part 1)

(Thank you for choosing to read my story its my first public fanfic. Im not the best with grammar and stuff like that so if you notice a mistake please pay no mind to it. Enjoy reading!)

Michael's Pov

My headphones were blaring Bob Marley in my ears as I practically danced my way to my locker. I saw Jeremy waiting there for me, tapping his foot nervously. "Jeremy, My buddy hows it hanging?" I opened our locker and put up my books. "I'm gonna ask Christine out today!" Jeremy practically yelled with stars in his eyes. I tried to hide the disappointment in my face as I pat him on the back "Thats great man! There is no way she won't like you back! Afterall there is nothing to not like..." I mumbled that last part of the sentence only loud enough so I could hear. Jeremy had been my crush since 7th grade and we had been friends even longer than that. As long as he is happy, I'll be ok, afterall thats what love is; bringing happiness to the people you care about the most. "What was that last part?" Jeremy asked furrowing his eyebrows. "...I have to go...to the...bathroom!". I sprinted off before Jeremy could say anything and locked myself in a stall. Tears began to sting at the corner of my eyes, I brought my knees to my chest. I knew Jeremy liked Christine its just that sometimes I wonder if he would ever look at me like he looks at her. I wipe my tear stained cheeks off with my sleeve and stand up, slightly lightheaded. I check the time on my phone and see that I have been in the bathroom for 10 minutes. Before I can leave the door to the bathroom swings open and I see Jeremy looking confused. "Are you ok Micha?" his lips were curled up in a concerned frown. "Im fine" I lied. "Dont worry about me go find Christine and make me proud!". He playfully hits my shoulder "Ok...dad" he laughs and runs off excited. I sigh and criticize myself; if I could tell him how I feel maybe we would be holding hands walking home right now. I scoff, who am I kidding im like 80% sure Jeremy is straight. I grab my backpack straps tighter and walk out the door as I feel my phone buzz.

Jer-bear🐻: MICHA GUESS WHAT!!!

MarshMELLow: What? Did the apocalypse finally start?

Jer-bear🐻: EVEN BETTER😁 SHE SAID YES!!

MarshMELLow: Finally! I told you that you had nothing to worry about!

Jer-bear🐻: Thanks for being there for me Micha. I'll talk to you later!

MarshMELLow: See you l8r

I felt a sigh escape my lips, this was going suck a lot. I nervously scratched at my soul mate mark on my ribs. It was pac man but with music notes in stead of pellets. It was a piercing grey blue color and it reminded me of Jeremys eyes. I quickly shook that thought out of my head, afterall Jeremy and Christine were probably soul mates and Michael was alone. My phone buzzed again but I figured it was probably Jeremy and I kinda just wanted to think and be alone for a while.

~Time skip brought to you by the gay~

I kicked a rock as I walked up to the entryway of my house slowly turning the cold knob. I kicked my shoes off and ran to the basement, tossing my bag to the corner of the room. I got a box out from a shelf and opened it up. I didnt have a smoking partner today and probably wouldnt for a while seeing as Jeremy was the only person I smoked with. I took a pre rolled joint and lit it taking a long drag. I had been wanting to stop smoking for a while but I just wanted all my problems to melt away right now so I didnt care. My phone buzzed again and I saw it was an invite to a sleepover at Rich and Jakes house tomorrow. My entire friend group was going including Christine, I wasnt sure if I wanted to go or not but decided that I might as well since I had nothing better to do. I tell them Im going in the group chat and take another drag. Slowly feeling my eye lids get heavier as I got happier. I drifted off to sleep, probably the best I had in a while, and woke up 2 hours later. My eye lids fluttered open as I yawned and stretched my back out. My glasses had fallen on the floor and I contemplated just being slightly blind or using effort and being able to see. "Michael its time for dinner!" my mom called down the staircase. "I will be up in a second!" I yell back and rub my eyes tiredly. As I dragged myself off the couch so I could grab my glasses before I blindly made my way up the stairs. My high had been slept off so I was feeling just as crappy as before. I sat down and ate dinner my parents cheering me up whilst cracking jokes. I was glad I was close with my parents since I was an anti social only child and only had a small group of friends. "Hows Jeremy doing? Most of the time he comes over after school" she asked with her mouth full of food. "He got a girlfriend and was spending time with her...." tears almost began falling from my face, a knock on the door could be heard and my mom went to get it. In walked Jeremy looking happy as ever. "Hey Micha! Sorry to come ov-why are you crying?" concern filled his tone as he placed a hand on my shoulder carefully. "Im fine, something just got in my eyes" I say quickly as I hurridly wipe my tears away. "Sure...just remember if you need to talk Im here." I couldnt help the smile creeping up on my face as I looked at him, locking eyes in a friendly gaze. I nodded and patted his shoulder "Wanna play Apocalypse of the Damned?" I asked excitedly. "Hells yeah!" he responded giving me a high five. My hand lingered for a second as a light blush crept on my cheeks. We raced down stairs grabbing our controllers and throwing ourselves onto the bean bags. I smiled and started playing, maybe things wouldnt be so different afterall.

(Thanks for staying tuned for part one! I will try and update as often as possible and i hope you will enjoy my story😊)

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